'Monster Hunter' x Sanrio slay hearts with character mashups that are both badass & cute

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Who would have thought the gruff world of Monster Hunter would get a sugar rush? Capcom has thrown us a curveball with a surprising partnership: Sanrio. Yes, those cute, cuddly characters you associate with childhood are now sharing the spotlight with fire-breathing dragons and angry fish-monsters.

 

Announced gradually, the crossovers don’t disappoint with their mishmash of kawaii and aggression. Pochacco, the laid-back pup, has swapped his usual threads for a full-on Zinogre makeover. Meanwhile, the grinning Hangyodon is looking positively aquatic with a Lagiacrus-inspired outfit. It’s a clash of styles that’s both unexpected and oddly endearing.

 

Then there’s Fatalis, the ultimate apex predator, dressed to the nines in Kuromi's rebellious black and pink. Picture also the playful Mizutsune sporting My Melody’s iconic bow. 

 

The collaboration is set to produce a range of merchandise, with sneak peeks being shared on Capcom’s Japanese social media channels. Meet the duos below.

 

• Pochacco x Zinogre
• Hangyodon x Lagiacrus

 

 

 

• Little Twin Stars x Rioreus Rioleia

 

 

 

• Hello Kitty x Airou
• Pompompurin x Enraged Rajan

 

 

 

• Kuromi x Miraboreas
• My Melody x Mizutsune

 

 

 

• Cinnamoroll x Ivercana
• Tuxedo Sam x Valstrax

 

 

 

• Badtz-Maru x Nargacuga

 

 

 

• https://www.siliconera.com/monster-hunter-sanrio-crossover-art-shows-my-melody-kuromi/ 
• https://gonintendo.com/contents/37856-capcom-reveals-monster-hunter-x-sanrio-collab-update 
• https://saiganak.com/news/monsterhunter-20th-sanrio-collaboration-notice/ 

 

 

Images: Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary